Pixton
Principal function(s): Story creatorsGroup/pair work - classmatesIndividual workPresenting (e.g. lecturing, storytelling)WritingTeacherStudentYou Supply
Pixton is a web-based tool for creating comics, graphic novels, and storyboards. Users can customise characters, backgrounds, and props on Pixton through a simple drag-and-drop interface. For example, they can add speech bubbles and change characters’ facial expressions, poses, and outfits. Pixton offers a limited free version and requires educators to have an account for use, while students can access the platform through a session-specific code.
Evaluation: Pixton is a useful tool for educators and teachers. A possible assignment using Pixton could be having students create their comics and thereby improve their writing and storytelling skills. Creating a comic or storyboard on Pixton takes some time but could be a motivating task for students. In “Educator” mode, Pixton proposes worthwhile class activities.
Cost: Free with registration + paid plans available.
Website: https://www.pixton.com/
Categories
Type Of Interaction
- Group/pair work - classmates
- Individual work
- Presenting (e.g. lecturing, storytelling)
Usability
Interface 
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Straightforward, neat.
Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task
Medium.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to
English, Spanish, and French.
Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
High. Pixton gathers data from educators and their schools, together with individual users. However, students are not required to provide any personal information as they can access Pixton by entering a code provided by teachers. Pixton does not sell or share user data to third parties for marketing purposes or allows third parties to collect it. Also, it does not display personalised advertising. Pixton mentions reasonable security measures. It states consistency with the GDPR. See more here and here.
Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Yes, login required.
Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)
Yes, Pixton can choose the content of their comics.
Technical requirements
Compatibility/ Operating System
Other technical requirements